Private Hiking Adventure

Customize you hiking experience to fit your schedule

If you prefer escaping the confines of mixed group tours and crave a more personal, tailored adventure, our Private Hiking Trips are designed just for you. Whether you're looking for a relaxed, scenic hike or an off-trail challenge for the seasoned adventurer, our expert guides will craft an itinerary that perfectly matches your pace, interests, and group size.

Duration

4 - 8 Hours

Easy/Moderate/Strenuous

Morning & Afternoon Departures

About

As you explore, your guide will be by your side, pointing out the treasures of the landscape—delicate wildflowers peeking through the undergrowth, the green of mosses carpeting the forest floor, or the telltale scratch marks on trees where bears have foraged. Keep your eyes open for signs of wildlife, from the soft tracks of a lynx in the mud to the distant, fleeting silhouette of a caribou moving through the brush. You might even find the shed antlers of moose or caribou, blending into the tundra grasses like relics of the wilderness.

The journey is not just about what you see but what you experience. Your guide will help you identify edible berries like crowberries or the famous wild Alaskan blueberries, and you might even get a taste of Alaskan nature. Feel the crunch of lichen underfoot as you ascend to higher ground, where panoramic views of surrounding peaks and sweeping valleys await, offering a sense of true solitude and wonder.

Whether you’re looking for a short, family-friendly hike or an all-day adventure, we’ll tailor the journey to fit your group’s needs. This is your opportunity to step away from the crowds and dive into the area outside Denali with the wild beauty on your own terms, with the flexibility to customize every aspect of the adventure.

For those seeking more, we can even arrange multi-day backpacking trips that take you deep into Alaska’s pristine wilderness, for a truly immersive experience.

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING FOR YOUR DAY HIKE:

Alaska experiences all kinds of weather, and we hike in all of it. It hardly gets higher than 75 degrees, but more likely will be between 45-65 degrees.

• Wearing quick drying hiking pants, a moisture-wicking shirt and sturdy hiking boots or trail runners will keep you most comfortable.
• Small backpack on your hike to carry:
• Refillable water bottle/bladder
• Rain jacket & rain pants
• Warm layers (fleece)
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat/sunglasses, chapstick
• Camera

If you have meds (like epipen) bring them with you.

Hiking poles are available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own if you have them

GUIDES WILL CARRY:

First-aid kit, bear spray, trail map, guide books, compass

Return transportation is provided back to your hotel, or you can choose to go off on your own and learn more at the Denali National Park Visitor Center and utilize your hotel's courtesy shuttle service for return transportation from the Visitor Center where applicable. Take away photos, knowledge, and memories from this guided hike.

For more than 10 people call to book

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In preparation for your adventure, we ask that you *please have your waivers signed* before your arrival. This will provide you a touchless and hassle-free check-in and help expedite the arrival process. It will also give you extra time so you can mentally prepare for the awesomeness that awaits.

Below is the boring yet important details about your activity:

• Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before trip time
• A sense of adventure
• A full water bottle or water badder for your day bag
• Masks are optional

WHAT TO WEAR & BRING FOR YOUR DAY HIKE:

Alaska experiences all kinds of weather, and we hike in all of it. It hardly gets higher than 75 degrees, but more likely will be between 45-65 degrees.

• Wearing quick drying hiking pants, a moisture-wicking shirt and sturdy hiking boots or trail runners will keep you most comfortable.
• Small backpack on your hike to carry:
• Refillable water bottle/bladder
• Rain jacket & rain pants
• Warm layers (fleece)
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat/sunglasses, chapstick
• Camera

If you have meds (like epipen) bring them with you.

Hiking poles are available to borrow, but feel free to bring your own if you have them

GUIDES WILL CARRY:

First-aid kit, bear spray, trail map, guide books, compass

We have park passes available upon request, some guests already have purchased park passes prior. Examples of [valid pass types are

found HERE](https://nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm). A weekly park pass may be paid in conjunction with the purchase of a bus ticket, or in person at the Denali Visitor Center (summer). Passes may also be ***purchased online

If using www.pay.gov, search ***“Denali NPP Weekly Entrance Pass”*** and pay for the appropriate number of visitors over the age of 16, who are not covered by a valid Interagency or Denali Pass.

Return transportation is provided back to your hotel, or you can choose to go off on your own and learn more at the Denali National Park Visitor Center and utilize your hotel's courtesy shuttle service for return transportation from the Visitor Center where applicable. Take away photos, knowledge, and memories from this guided hike.

If you need to cancel or reschedule the activity for any reason which we hope you don't but will be understanding if you do, you can call **907-683-2040** or email **[email protected]